Financial Analyst

N. Harris Computer Corporation - CAD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Ottawa is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial support and analysis. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, is working towards their CPA, and possesses strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include month-end closings, technical analyses under IFRS, and assisting in special projects. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including vacation, medical coverage, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation and five personal days

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Support for CPA candidates

Employee stock ownership

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Solutions-focused mindset and desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting analyses under IFRS.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Analytical mindset

Customer service

Education

CPA member or student

Job description

FINANCIAL ANALYST :
This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable, and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry! Harris is currently looking to hire a Financial Analyst. The ideal candidate is working towards their professional accounting designation, has progressive accounting experience, a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. As a Financial Analyst, you will be part of Harris’s finance team and will provide financial support and analysis that directly impact the success of a Business Unit. Reporting to the Controller, you will perform month, quarter, and year-end closing tasks, along with various ad hoc projects. You will interact regularly with fellow Analysts, other finance team members, and senior leadership within the business units.

What Will Be Your New Role

1. Perform technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including:
2. Completing the month-end and quarter-end close processes, analyzing results, preparing journal entries, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations, along with reporting for senior leadership.
3. Tracking and analyzing deferred revenue streams.
4. Calculating commissions based on invoicing and bookings.
5. Building relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business units.
6. Assisting with maintaining accurate forecasts for the business units.
7. Preparing audit requests and responding to queries during quarterly reviews and audits.
8. Leading or assisting with special ad hoc projects impacting stakeholders.
9. Supporting due diligence and integration of new acquisitions into the finance group.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• CPA member or student (or equivalent professional accounting body).
• Effective communicator comfortable working with all management levels.
• Solutions-focused mindset and desire to improve processes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Familiarity with IFRS reporting, project accounting, and software revenue recognition.
• Positive attitude and passion for continuous learning.
• Dynamic personality capable of managing stakeholder expectations.

What We Offer

• Three weeks' vacation and five personal days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Support for CPA candidates and members' professional development.
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs.
• Lifestyle rewards and flexible work options.
• Opportunities for advancement in a performance-driven organization.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities. Assistance is available upon request for candidates with disabilities. The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages for contact or solicit confidential information. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; they will be contacted by a Harris manager or Talent Acquisition team member for an interview upon meeting the criteria.